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What FEMA’s acting chief said about missed calls after Texas flooding
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA ...
Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response as model for nation
U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his ...
FEMA chief ‘can’t see anything that we did wrong’ in Texas flood response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting leader has adamantly defended the federal government’s response to historic ...
Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for flood emergency planning
"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.
FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report
There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.
Lawmakers file more than a dozen bills addressing floods, emergency response
Response to the Hill Country floods is the top priority for a special session of the Texas Legislature. Lawmakers have ...
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
Officials pass on pointing fingers after Texas floods
The deadly July 4 flash floods in Texas have prompted a lot of questions and soul-searching: about the failures of ...